The Veteran is entitled to separate initial ratings of 10 percent for the residuals of a second toe phalangectomy with k-wire fixation of both feet, but his claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disorder was not decided in this decision.
The deciding factor: The pain and limited range of motion in the toes support a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5282. The Veteran's knee condition requires further examination to determine its etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a bilateral second toe phalangectomy with k-wire fixation, Bilateral knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0905630
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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